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Send us Fan Mail What happens when you tell your academic advisor you "just want to travel the world and get paid for it"? For Skye Sherman, it launched a successful career as a travel writer and journalist whose bylines appear in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, US News and World Report and Palm Beach Illustrated. In this fascinating conversation, Skye reveals how she transformed from...

Send us Fan Mail Veteran journalist Pam LeBlanc takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable journey from newspaper columnist to freelance adventure writer in this captivating conversation about authentic outdoor storytelling and responsible tourism. After 32 years in newspapers, Pam made the leap to freelance writing in 2018, focusing exclusively on the muddy, mosquito-bitten adventures that fuel...

Send us Fan Mail When Brian Major accidentally "fell into" travel journalism after covering home furnishings, he couldn't have imagined it would lead to a remarkable career spanning over two decades of Caribbean expertise. His journey from cruise editor to public relations director and back to journalism offers a fascinating window into how travel media has evolved. During our conve...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it's like to lock eyes with a wild gorilla or swim alongside marine iguanas that snort salt to regulate their bodies? Jessica Kelly takes us behind the scenes of her fascinating career as a wildlife travel journalist and photographer, revealing how an unexpected path led her from psychology studies to documenting life on all seven continents. Jessica's...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a successful lawyer decides to follow her passion for storytelling and takes her family on a year-long journey around the world? Heather Greenwood Davis shares this remarkable story of transformation, revealing how visiting 29 countries across six continents with her husband and young sons forever changed their perspective on what matters in life. As the first Bl...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a veteran broadcast journalist with a passion for travel lands his dream job? Clint Henderson, Managing Editor at The Points Guy, takes us on a fascinating journey through his career transition from major news networks to the world of travel journalism. Having worked across ABC News, Fox, MSNBC and more, Clint brings a unique perspective to his role at The Points...

Send us Fan Mail What transforms a reluctant financial reporter into an award-winning personal finance journalist with nearly a decade at one of America's top business networks? For Jessica Dickler, CNBC's veteran personal finance writer, it was the seismic economic shift of the Great Recession that changed everything. "When the economy skidded and became the Great Recession, unempl...

Send us Fan Mail Award-winning travel journalist Lisa Niver takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable career spanning all seven continents and more than 100 countries. With warmth and candor, she reveals how a former teacher and medical school student transformed personal hardship into a life of extraordinary adventure. Lisa's journey resembles a game of "Shoots and Ladders" – un...

Send us Fan Mail Award-winning travel writer Gwen Pratesi takes us on a remarkable journey of transformation from corporate professional to culinary explorer in this candid conversation about finding your calling through life's unexpected detours. When her husband was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2009, Gwen found inspiration in a Mediterranean cruise that sparked a food blog...

Send us Fan Mail What's it like to spend over two decades telling the world's most captivating travel stories? Amy Alipio's journey from aspiring journalist to managing editor of National Geographic Traveler offers rare insight into the ever-evolving world of travel journalism. Amy never expected to become a travel editor or to interview Dolly Parton about conservation in the Smoky...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this episode as we talk with Sucheta Rawal, an award-winning South Asian travel writer who has journeyed through over 120 countries! Her compelling story begins in the world of investment banking, where she realized her passion for travel could lead to a fulfilling career in writing. She shares her surprising transition, emphasizing the balance of working hard to carve...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a life-altering event redirects your career path? Joanna Kalafatis, a remarkable travel writer and actress, shares her transformative journey from aspiring economist to cultural storyteller. Raised between Greece and the United States, Joanna's unique perspective reshapes how she engages with the world, offering listeners valuable insights into cultural imme...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a major news network? Veteran booking producer Dan Holway, with over 22 years at MSNBC, pulls back the curtain on the fast-paced and unpredictable world of booking guests for live television. From his unexpected entry into journalism as a Seton Hall University student to his current role working with Anna Cabrera, Dan shares insights...

Send us Fan Mail Renowned journalist Neil Brown joins us to share the journey that shaped his career, from his Chicago roots to becoming the president of the Poynter Institute. Neil's childhood, surrounded by the buzz of political activism and the Watergate hearings, ignited a lifelong passion for journalism. His path took him from Skokie, Illinois, to the Miami Herald's Key West Bureau,...

Send us Fan Mail How does one transition from a budding business student to a pivotal player in the world of broadcast journalism? Gary Bender shares his compelling journey, revealing how a struggle with mathematics redirected his path towards a thriving career behind the scenes in sports reporting. Gain insights into the evolution of his role from an aspiration in front of the camera to mastering...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the captivating world of travel journalism with our esteemed guest, Robin Catalano, whose impressive portfolio includes features in The New York Times and National Geographic. Journey with us as Robin recounts her serendipitous path into journalism, from a childhood love for writing, sparked by her high school English teacher, to her unexpected pivot from archaeology to j...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how a publication can not only inform but inspire and activate its readers? Arianna Cruz, the visionary founder of MORE Magazine, joins us to unravel that very magic. Arianna's journey from an idea sparked in a shelter in Indianapolis to building a dynamic media company is nothing short of inspiring. With her background in marketing and communications from the IU...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an engaging conversation with Elissa Garay, a distinguished travel and lifestyle writer whose career has spanned over twenty years. From her earliest days of storytelling to her transformative college experiences in Europe, Elissa opens up about her journey that combines her passion for writing and her love for travel. She takes us back to her first international trip...

Send us Fan Mail Rachel Rudwall, a prolific travel producer and writer, takes us on a journey from her Midwest roots to the bustling world of media production in Los Angeles. Her story begins with a deep fascination for international studies and foreign languages, which led her to explore media as a powerful tool for connecting people and demystifying the unknown. Rachel's adventurous spirit...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Eugene discusses his early interest in journalism, influenced by his family’s nightly news viewing habits and his high school newspaper involvement.  He details his career at RT America and T&R Productions and shares about his freelancing for Bloomberg.  As co-founder of Common Sense Entertainment, Eugene produces shows like Fit to Speak and Damn, That’s Go...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Annie Burky, a journalist and podcaster from Colorado, discusses her diverse career path where she began as a Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda and China, then transitioned to journalism, becoming the managing editor of Ms. Mayhem magazine. Burky later studied at NYU and worked at Fierce Healthcare, covering health tech and AI. She is now pursuing an MFA in ficti...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Josh Maurer, Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play broadcaster, discusses his career journey, starting at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and progressing through minor league baseball and college sports. He highlights his experience with the Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate and his transition to the Brewers in 2022. Maurer emphasizes the importance of preparation...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Nicole Edenedo, a senior editor at Travel Weekly, discusses her career transition from broadcast journalism to print, highlighting her extensive experience in the field. She covers tour operators and river cruises, along with sub-beats like trains and sports tourism. Nicole emphasizes the importance of newsworthy elements in her stories, such as the impact of g...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Wendy Gillette discusses her career journey from Great Falls, MT to CBS Newspath. She highlights her roles as correspondent, producer, writer and editor, and the launch of her biweekly travel series in 2022. Along the way, she shares the challenges of freelancing, her chaotic schedule, her need for flexibility and her transition to radio to ensure career longev...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Terri Dee shares how her early love of reading and consistent curiosity about the world around her fuels her career journey.  Follow Terri’s life and work here: http://terridee.com/?page_id=17   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-dee-mba-876a7920     Public News Service: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/producers.php?id=256   Indiana News Now:  https:...